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Despite the simplicity of the design, building a frame house requires skills in working with tools and knowledge of the intricacies of handling wood, insulation and cladding materials. Basic knowledge of geometry is also very desirable - calculation and installation of roofing, wall frames, window and door openings require an understanding of the interaction of elements and load distribution.

It’s easier to build a house with your own hands if you use a set of factory-made elements, for example, buy a ready-made house kit made from SIP panels. This is the simplest option in terms of labor and time, but more expensive in terms of financial costs. You can take on the construction of a frame house yourself if, in addition to a sufficient level of skill, you have a set of necessary tools. If you buy them specifically for building a house, the costs will be even higher than when ordering a ready-made set of parts for construction.

Projects

Project of a two-story house made of aerated concrete 6 by 6 meters

Project advantages

The first floor is occupied by: a hall, a spacious kitchen combined with a living room and a bathroom. On the second floor there are three rooms and a hall. Perhaps, in such a house there will be a place for all household members.
The house is complemented by a small terrace, on which you can easily create a cozy place to relax. For example, you can put a round table and a pair of wicker chairs or install a rocking chair.
Thanks to a gable roof covered with metal tiles, there will be no need to clear snow from the roof in winter - it will not linger on it.
Walls made of aerated blocks will protect you from the cold in severe frosts.
Sloping windows on the second floor give the house a special charm.

Project of a one-story frame house, with a terrace, 34.54 m²

Project of a two-story small house made of aerated concrete with two bedrooms

This is a small square house with two floors. The layout involves a combined kitchen-living room on the ground floor and two bedrooms located on the second floor.

Compact house made of 6 by 6 timber with attic and vera

The first floor consists of a spacious combined living room with kitchen and a separate room for a closed veranda.
The attic floor is allocated for two bedrooms.

Project of a two-story wooden frame bathhouse

Project Features

The building plan includes a sauna with a total area of 8 square meters. m.
The second floor is dedicated to a recreation room for guests, where they can prepare their own food, stay overnight or relax. You can also have a feast there after the steam room.
A cozy balcony decorates the project and adds sophistication to it.

Heating system

Experienced designers begin designing a home by designing a heating system. This may not be so relevant for country summer houses, but if you plan to live outside the city for a long time, then you cannot do without a stove in the cold season.

Among the many modern heating options for the Russian style, a classic Russian stove is suitable. It will not only become the main accent of the interior, but will also serve as an inexpensive source of heat.

Electric heating is not cost-effective for a country house, gas heating is not always possible, and a properly located wood stove can heat the entire room even in the most severe frosts.

Stove heating will be effective only if the stove is installed in the center of the building and is in contact with each of the rooms. Therefore, in the classic layout of a Russian hut, the stove is installed in the walls between the rooms. It is best to place the firebox in the corridor or living room-kitchen adjacent to the corridor. This will make it more convenient to bring in firewood, keep the rooms clean, and not disturb vacationers in the rooms.

A centrally located large stove is preferable to several small ones, as it allows heat to be evenly distributed throughout all rooms and significantly saves fuel consumption.

If the house does not involve division into rooms, then the stove will become a natural space divider, zoning it into functional parts. In two-story houses, installing a stove requires certain safety precautions. It is necessary to consider the construction of reliable floors between floors.

Also at the planning stage, the option of the stove itself and its functions is selected. This can be a Russian stove with a hob, with a stove bench, or a decorative stove that serves only to heat and decorate the home.

House layout 6 by 6

When designing a compact house, its purpose is taken into account. This could be a country house for summer holidays or a house for year-round residence of a small family. In the first case, the layout allocates more space for the personal premises of the owners, and the daytime area is planned with a minimum area.

In this case, a fairly spacious terrace or equipped area near the house is provided, which will serve as an open recreation area.

If a house with an area of about 36 sq. meters will be used as a permanent home; when designing the daytime area, more attention is paid. In addition, in a year-round house it is necessary to provide space for technical premises.

If possible, they plan storage rooms and dressing rooms, which help maintain order.

Cottage

Single-story 6 by 6 buildings are ideal for older people, as well as for young families who do not yet have the funds to build a large private house. The advantages of such houses are not only that they are inexpensive to build, but also that they are very economical to operate. They do not require large heating and repair costs, and besides, such a house is not at all difficult to care for.

Often one-story 6x6 houses are designed like a studio apartment. They provide a minimum of internal partitions and a maximum of open space.

With this solution, the inside of the cottage seems more spacious and bright. But the bedroom is still often planned to be isolated. The bathroom must be isolated. It is advisable to have a closed buffer zone in the form of a hallway or a small vestibule at the front door.

Two-storey house

Two-story country houses of any size can be attic or with a full second floor. The regular and attic upper level have several important differences:

a regular floor has more usable space;
it is cheaper to build an attic;
the attic roof must be equipped by highly qualified specialists;
the attic floor adds a minimum of weight to the overall structure of the building.

It is worth noting that it is better to build small houses with attics. In this case, they turn out to be more proportional, which has a beneficial effect on both the appearance of the building and its structural characteristics.

A two-story house of 6 by 6 is already a completely full-fledged dwelling, which can accommodate a family of 2-4 people. Of course, it is impossible to allocate space for additional rooms, such as an office or billiard room. But planning a couple of bedrooms and a full-fledged recreation area is quite possible.

In a two-story house, sleeping quarters are usually located on the second floor. If the layout of a 6 by 6 one-story house involves placing one bedroom next to the living room, then in a two-level cottage the bedrooms form a separate quiet area on the second floor, intended only for the owners.

It should be noted that in a two-story building, part of the internal area will be allocated for the interfloor staircase and landings. That is, the territory of the lower floor of a small house turns out to be much smaller.

Therefore, if there is no urgent need to increase living space due to the second level, it is better to build a simple one-story house.

Number of floors

A small house intended for spending the night alone can actually be equipped with a one-story house. It contains a sofa, a stove, and the necessary storage space for things (personal, food, food). If necessary, a bathroom is equipped.

Modern

The need to increase the usable area is provided by the superstructure.

Interesting! In fact, small cottages are never more than two floors. With rare exceptions, there are three-story buildings - the third level is represented by an attic. Typically, the attic floor is the second level.

Increasing the number of floors in a building is the reason for strengthening the walls. The upper floor is built from lighter material, but capable of ensuring stability and reliability of the roof structure.

Construction materials

If you need to save money, you can choose cheap materials for the foundation and walls. Usually this is timber or foam concrete.

The beam has many advantages:

improves the microclimate on the site;
has a pleasant appearance;
ecologically pure;
speeds up the construction process.
Foam concrete has its advantages:
low thermal conductivity;
ease;
environmental Safety;
price.

Construction from foam concrete is inexpensive, compared to a house made of brick or stone. When using foam concrete, you need to carefully consider laying out the foundation so that the structure is strong.

Another construction option is panel dwellings. They speed up construction, are light in weight and are not afraid of vibrations. However, their construction should be ordered from others.

Budget solution to the housing issue

A small house on a modest plot is an excellent solution to the housing problem on a limited budget. The most economical would be a 6x6 house with a one-story layout made from cheap building materials. For example, from foam blocks, from timber or using frame-panel technology.

Foam concrete

Foam concrete is a modern building material with important advantages - low thermal conductivity, light weight, environmental friendliness, and affordable price. A house made of foam concrete measuring 6 by 6 can be built for 600 thousand.

Foam concrete small house Source yandex.ru

timber

Log houses made of timber are distinguished by an ideal indoor microclimate, beautiful appearance, environmental friendliness, and high construction speed. Building a cottage from timber costs about the same as a foam concrete house. When choosing between these two materials, it should be taken into account that foam concrete structures require a careful approach to the construction of the foundation, and log houses require competent maintenance during the operation of the finished building.

House made of rounded timber Source tr.skopelitissa.com

Examples of projects

Despite the fact that there are not so many options for planning a small private house, their architectural designs are quite diverse. Let's consider several options for comfortable and beautiful 6 by 6 houses.

Project of a one-story house with a bedroom in the attic

This option shows that if you build a 6 by 6 attic house for one married couple, you can get housing with spacious rooms. Even a terrace and balcony fit into this format. However, when choosing such a project, you should pay attention to the fact that in it the living room is separated from other rooms on the first floor.

The diagram shows a rather large kitchen, but in fact this is a common room, part of which will need to be allocated as an entrance hall, albeit without demarcating partitions.

Another nuance - the staircase on the second floor goes directly to the bedroom. This design approach allows you to save space in the attic. But the bedroom is deprived of its comfortable isolation from the rest of the house.

Roof

Creating a roof is a completely individual process, directly related to the financial situation of the customer. That is why, when creating projects of such structures with their own hands, everyone looks at the cost item, weighing it against the amenities that certain types of structures can provide.

Most often, craftsmen tend to choose buildings with attics. They create additional space that can easily be used as an additional room. However, if this leads to unacceptable costs, then you can limit yourself to a simple attic.

It should be noted that lean-to structures are not suitable for such areas. It is much more practical to make projects with high gables, which set the volume for the attic. (See also the article Foundations for country houses: features.)

Advice! To save money, professional craftsmen recommend creating such dachas on screw piles.

At the same time, you can save on the roof structure, since it should be lightweight.

Project of a house with a terrace

Very functional and comfortable cottage. A cozy corner terrace, as well as a square balcony above it, increase the comfort of your stay. You can arrange a summer dining area on the terrace.

The hallway is completely isolated. This is very convenient, since in winter drafts from the street will not penetrate into the living rooms. Where the kitchen is indicated on the diagram, in reality there will also be a living room with a dining room. The house has 2 bedrooms. On the second floor the sleeping area is quite spacious.

If desired, it can be divided by a partition and made into 2 children's rooms. Or you can set up a full-fledged children's area with a play area, leaving a bedroom on the first floor for the parents.

One-story house 6 by 6

The presented project of a one-story house 6 by 6 demonstrates the great possibilities of small houses. The layout of this house is very similar to a city apartment. But at the same time, it has its obvious advantages - three-sided lighting, its own yard, its own attic, which will become storage for various things. Of the minuses, it is worth noting the lack of space for a common guest area.

Residents in such a house can only communicate at the dinner table. However, if you slightly change the location of the kitchen equipment and dining room furniture, you can free up space for a comfortable soft corner with a TV.

House with a rational layout

In the illustration below you can see what a well designed small house will look like with all the necessary furniture. Unlike the previous option, every square meter is used here with maximum rationality. That is why there was enough space for the kitchen, dining room and living room. And also for two comfortable bedrooms, one of which will become a children's room, and the second - a personal room for parents.

At the end of the kitchen partition there is space for a fireplace. This can be a stylish modern interior element that will become a design accent for the entire home.

Do you need a veranda in your house?

A country house is usually built with a veranda - an extension with large windows covering the entire wall. A 6x6 country house with or without an attic can be supplemented with a spacious open terrace.

The location of the extension depends on the customer’s preferences. It can be combined with a kitchen, serve as a hallway, or have a separate entrance from the terrace. The dimensions of the room are individual; you should focus on the area of the cottage. You can't build a large extension on a 6x6 house. As an option, place it in an L shape, covering 1.5 walls.

A veranda is not at all necessary in a country house, but it adds usable space. This extension is convenient as a dining room or summer kitchen. The sun is not too hot, the rain is not pouring down - an ideal place for family gatherings and festive feasts.

Some cons

The oven requires a little more care and labor. Melting it and maintaining a fire in it is not only pleasure, but also work. And by the way, so is your time. In addition, maintaining it in order and in working order will also require effort, time, and money. First of all, this is regular chimney cleaning, which in some European countries is recognized as such an important event that its regularity and obligatory nature are enshrined in law, and careless and law-abiding owners are subject to administrative and even criminal liability.

With a stove it will not be possible to maintain a stable thermal regime in the house. As a rule, the house will always be warmer in the evening than in the morning. Or vice versa, depending on what time you heat it. In addition, a mandatory component that characterizes stove heating in a wooden house is a cold floor. Of course, with a competent approach, all these shortcomings can be eliminated.

There is obviously more cleaning required in a house with stove heating than in a building with a centralized heat supply.

The oven is a fire hazard. However, electric heaters are no less fire hazardous. Everything depends on the so-called human factor.

We must also not forget that a stove is a rather bulky structure that “eats up” a decent part of the usable area of your home. And if you are not ready to give up extra meters, then you should think again about whether you need stove heating.

Advantages and disadvantages of 6 by 6 m houses

A square house with a floor area of 36 meters has multiple pros and cons.

Positive properties:

since the building is made in the shape of a square, the space is not wasted on arranging long, practically useless corridors;
saving materials and time on installation of communications - heating, water pipes, electrical wiring, etc.;
it is relatively easy to make a second floor in the building, using a spiral staircase to reach it;
ready-made projects for residential buildings of this size are offered by many companies specializing in country house construction.

Negative factors:

an excessively steep staircase to the second floor is inconvenient, especially when the family has small children or elderly adults;
In a narrow area, it is problematic to place the building so that movement past it is free.

It is important to accurately calculate the dimensions of the future furnace

A small stove will be useless in terms of heating, and one that is too large will require corresponding fuel consumption. It is necessary to take into account and carefully calculate the possible heat loss of your home associated with its design features, as well as the layout and functional purpose of the rooms. All this taken together is the stove heating scheme.

Strictly speaking, stove projects begin in the same place as projects for houses with stove heating, because the first is an integral component of the second. Based on this, the size, number and purpose of heating circuits on each floor of your house are calculated. Before deciding what size your stove will be, you need to calculate various types of energy-saving measures that you can carry out: insulation of windows and doors, ceilings, under-roof space, etc.

Arranging the area around the house

Many owners of 6x6 houses additionally build either a porch or a terrace around them. The porch can be decorated with various plants in pots, and in sunny weather, leave shoes on. A canopy over the porch can protect against precipitation from entering the house when the door is opened. The terrace is a better option. But its construction takes a lot of money, time and building material.

The terrace can be used as a gazebo or summer dining room. Just like the porch, this space can be decorated with plants and flowers.

Common mistakes during construction:

One entrance to the house. It is better for a country house to have several exits with different purposes.
Lack of hallways. The presence of such a room is very important, because this is a place where you can change clothes, take off dirty shoes, without going into the living space of the house.
Walk-through living rooms. Guests will feel awkward walking through these rooms. It is better to place all rooms for personal use on the top floor.
Exit from the bathroom and storage rooms to the public area. First of all, this is a violation of sanitary standards.
Lack of utility rooms. There must be a place in the house where all household equipment is stored.

The main stages of planning a country house

To develop a project, you can contact experienced designers, but you can also draw up a plan yourself. With the help of a designer, you can achieve a high-quality house layout and consider all construction options. When designing, all nuances and wishes must be taken into account. Regardless of which option is considered by future home owners, when creating a project you should:

Create a detailed drawing on paper. Particular attention should be paid to proportions.
Decide on the purpose of the building and choose the material. At this stage, the number of rooms and their purpose are also determined. Arrange communication.
It is imperative to indicate on the drawing the dimensions of each room based on the thickness of the walls, the location of plumbing and other communications.
Design the roof and additional buildings, such as a porch. Decide on the location of doors and windows.

Building a private house with your own hands is quite an expensive idea. A house made of wooden beams can cost 400-600 thousand rubles. Construction from foam blocks costs an average of 1-2 million rubles. However, it is still cheaper than buying an apartment.

Price

Determining the cost of a frame house includes the following mandatory calculations:

foundation cost;
wall frame cost;
cost of frame floors;
roof cost.

All calculations are made on the basis of preliminary estimates of materials and working tools at market prices. The calculations also include payment to workers and fees for supplying and connecting all communications. The cost of interior and exterior decoration of the house.

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The main stages of planning a two-story house

Creating a new home begins with competent design and the most detailed plan. The design documentation specifies the materials used for construction, the dimensions, area of each room, and the location of the stove or fireplace.

An important element of a two-story structure is a staircase that allows you to climb upstairs.

When the project is drawn up independently, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the walls - it can be up to 50 cm. At the very beginning, a list of all the rooms that are planned to be made is drawn up - a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom, or even two or three small ones separated by partitions, a terrace, a basement, a separate a room where the boiler that heats the building will be located. It is advisable to have bathrooms on each floor, especially when there are more than three or four people in the family.

It is important to immediately include a porch and veranda in the project - they must form a single ensemble with the main building. If you plan to build a basement, then a special foundation is made for it.

When the house is two-story, the land is used to its maximum benefit.

One-story garden house with attic and veranda

Such a home is the dream of any city dweller. Thanks to a residential attic, even a one-story building can be significantly improved and get rid of cramped spaces. To avoid problems, it is better not to build houses from logs. Yes, the material looks beautiful and is environmentally friendly, but the log house takes up a lot of space. Possible problems must also be taken into account:

a building with an attic is still more expensive than a purely one-story building;
a sloping pitched roof is more difficult to insulate and finish;
it is more difficult to choose a suitable glazing system;
on a bright sunny day, the upper part of the house can become very hot;
heavy rain often creates unpleasant noise.

But all these problems can be solved. You can use, for example, a more effective sound insulation option, and also think through the ventilation system. In order for the attic to fit perfectly, it must be laid directly during the construction of the house, and the design must also be synchronous.

It is necessary to clearly distinguish between an attic and a “simply equipped attic”. In the second case, it may be warm and dry, but the room is still intended only for short-term stays.

When an attic is added to an existing house, you need to conduct a qualitative analysis of its walls and foundation and find out their technical condition. Only trained professionals can perform such work. Some projects may involve dividing the attic into a living area and a storage unit.

An original option that allows summer residents to relax is a large skylight. Through it you can enjoy the view of flying clouds or the starry sky.

It has been noted that country houses with attic superstructures look more respectable. As for the verandas, they are advised to be located to the south of the main part of the house. The size of the extension in the project depends on what its purpose is. If you only plan to spend time there with your family, a medium-sized room will suffice.

But to invite a large group of friends, it is better to enlarge the veranda by making it in the letter L format along adjacent walls.

Layout with bathroom

This project of a country house made of aerated concrete or wood does not imply the presence of a bathroom, so most likely it is a garden house. It has a spacious hallway, a comfortable and large kitchen and oven. If you go up the stairs, you can find yourself in the attic.

In this case, each owner deals with its design at his own discretion. It can be a bedroom for children, a relaxation area or a room for guests.

Frame assembly

Frame house construction is based on the norms of SNiP 31-105-2002, compiled on the basis of foreign regulations.

A strapping beam is placed on top of the foundation and secured strictly to the level. The frame is assembled traditionally, installing the racks alternately in a vertical position, or using the “Canadian platform” method. In this case, the assembly is carried out horizontally on the finished subfloor, followed by installation of the sectors in the design position.

Racks made of planed boards measuring 150x50 or 200x50 mm are installed in increments of 600 mm, attached to the lower trim beam, starting from the corner. The frame is fastened along the top with a strong beam - the top trim.

Window and door lintels are reinforced with boards laid on edge. The thickness of such an element depends on the size of the opening. If it is wider than 800 mm, the crossbar should be no thinner than 150 mm.

The frame is reinforced with board jibs, cutting them into the upper and lower chords, or with a perforated steel strip. If rigid sheets are used for cladding - multi-layer plywood, OSB - no additional elements are installed.

The outer cladding sheets are placed in a checkerboard pattern with the seams staggered, with the long side parallel to the foundation. This installation rigidly binds the frame in the horizontal direction.

Porch or terrace layout

If we consider the layout options for two-story houses 6 by 6 - photos of such buildings are widely presented on the Internet, it is clear that many owners of country houses prefer to equip their home with a small terrace or at least a porch. This solution has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

The good thing about the porch is that it is very convenient to be on it in inclement weather, and the canopy over it will help you easily open the front door during rain. In addition, you can leave shoes on the porch during the warm season. This is where its functionality ends and purely decorative functions begin.

The area of the porch, as a rule, does not exceed 1 m2, but you can decorate it as your imagination tells you. Many owners of wooden buildings prefer to make a carved wooden porch, but if your house is made of a different material, there are a huge number of different design solutions.

The terrace is a much more functional element of the building. Its construction requires much more materials and time than a porch, but it also provides many more benefits. The most popular options for using a terrace are:
Alcove. Place a few comfortable chairs or a bench on the terrace and you will have a great place to spend time outdoors.
Summer dining room . If you add a dining table to the armchairs, you will get a cozy dining room in which it will be pleasant to eat with your family, welcome guests or celebrate significant dates.

When studying the methods of planning two-story houses 6 by 6, photos of buildings of this size can be found on the Internet, one cannot help but notice that the terrace is not only a functional, but also a decorative element. If you are friends with wood carving, your terrace can be turned into a real work of art.

For amateur gardeners, planting plants would be a good option - a terrace covered in greenery and flowers will become a favorite place to relax, communicate with family, and also hold family celebrations.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Common mistakes made when building a house:

construction without a design - it is almost impossible to construct such housing in a high-quality manner; the likelihood of it collapsing is very high;
when geological surveys of the site have not been carried out in advance, the house on it is unlikely to stand for long;
improper installation of the foundation threatens that the structure will “go” into the ground and become warped in just a few years;
if you don’t make an estimate in advance, there may not be enough money, construction will have to be postponed for a long time - during this time, what has already been built will partially or completely become unusable;
buying the cheapest building materials is also a bad option - it’s better to overpay a little than to rebuild almost the entire building in less than five to seven years;
a poorly constructed roof will also make the building extremely short-lived;
you should not make any rooms excessively cramped - this is extremely inconvenient;
It’s also not worth saving on ceiling heights - a tall house looks more solid, it has more air and light;
if the building is not being erected with one’s own hands, it is important to choose good specialists who will build the building with high quality, in accordance with the client’s requests.

The fence and gates must be given no less attention than the house itself - the territory must be well protected from outsiders and unwanted guests.